Elegant Victorian Home

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Front view of the Spencer House, circa 1890

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Thompson, PA

Lake Lorain
12 min drive
Elk Mountain Ski Area
25 min drive
Binghamton University
53 min drive
Sidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)
70 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The East Lake Victorian Mansion is renovated to be comfortable for large family groups. No "after prom " or graduation parties are welcome. Five bedrooms ( all queen or larger) on the second floor plus more space in the upper level with a double and 4 singles. There are 5 bathrooms and a very well equipped kitchen. Three living rooms and 2 dining rooms. All linens and towels are fresh and installed for each group.
The upper floor has one private room with a double bed. In addition there is four twin beds in a dorm style arrangement.
For a more casual stay see our other residence on the same property. VRBO # 1586654.

..We only rent to family groups. We expect everyone to enjoy all the amenities the house has to offer and to leave it in the condition they found it. NO PET, NO SMOKING, NO UNSUPERVISED YOUTH ARE ALLOWED.

This home has been enjoyed by families for large reunions as well as weddings. Skiing and fishing groups have also been our guests.
Located in a small quiet town, the noise curfew is 10 pm. We are located approx. 11 miles from Elk Mountain. ( about 15 minutes driving time)

A sprawling front porch with hammocks and wicker furniture add to the delight of a summer night. Enjoy skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Warm weather activities include antiquing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, golfing and fishing. And the best part is that all of these activities are within minutes of this elegant home.
There is space for outdoor play on a well maintained yard. A small public park is a few properties down the street for younger guests. And a small cafe is also a short walk. ( cafe is open 6 days a week from 6am till 8 pm for breakfast and lunch)
This house is offered with a 3 day minimum at $650 per night. (summer rate). Winter rate is $750 per night. For four or more days we can adjust the price. SEE OUR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Property manager

Alfred and Agnes

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

We welcome : Family reunions, Weddings, Ski party

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We expect adult supervision of children and teens.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: We welcome : Family reunions, Weddings, Ski party

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Thompson

Thompson is home to this holiday home. Elk Mountain Ski Area and Lehigh are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Endless Mountains and Lake Lorain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Thompson, PA

What's nearby

Lake Lorain - 12 min drive
Elk Mountain Ski Area - 25 min drive
West Branch Delaware River - 35 min drive
Animal Adventure Park - 44 min drive
Binghamton University - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Georgies Poyntelle Inn - ‬14 min drive
‪Water's Edge - ‬14 min drive
‪Ararat Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪Rooney's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
‪Orson Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Victorian Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Victorian Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Victorian Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Victorian Home located?

Situated in Thompson, this holiday home is steps from Endless Mountains and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Lorain and Susquehanna River. Shehawken Lake and Preston Township Municipal Building are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Get together

My family had a wonderful, relaxing time. We ate, played games, and talked. It was nice to be together since many family members live in other states! The home was comfortable as far as heat, well supplied with paper products, towels, and kitchen supplies, a quiet neighborhood, and all 11 of us could fit around the dining room table! There were plenty of DVD’s and VHS tapes so we didn’t have to bring any, and the host was very friendly on the phone and offered us the use of anything in the home. We all loved the coziness of this roomy, Victorian home. Thank you! 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj K.

22 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful and very refreshing stay in a very beautiful house

First of all , I would like to give 5/5 rating to this beautiful house. Agnes’s property is very beautiful and neatly kept. This elegant Victorian house is huge in size. It has almost 7 bedrooms and 5 baths with very cleanly kept furniture and all other stuff. This house has plenty of space for 15-20 people to stay and enjoy vacation. It has more than required amenities mentioned in listings. The one thing we liked most is the house was very clean and Agnes has provided all the necessary stuff which was very surprising as compared to our earlier visits to other properties. Property also has large open area on the all the sides of house where one can enjoy outdoor games like volleyball, football, badminton. Property has separate game room where group can enjoy different games. Our overall stay was very pleasant and refreshing. Whole group including kids enjoyed the house as they got lot of spaces to roam and play around 😊. I would love to come back to this property again in another season to enjoy its stay. Property Owner - Agnes is very Understanding and good host, she was always reachable and quick to respond. I would definitely recommend this property for family groups for stay!!! Thank you Agnes for all your help and letting us to stay and enjoy in your lovely house Thank You Pankaj K

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Payal L.

17 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house & very good host

A very warm and cozy house which made our stay very memorable. The pictures don't do justice to the beauty of the house. Agnes is a very good host and she made our stay very comfortable. We are definitely looking forward to staying at the property in future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suresh I.

3 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good family retreat

A vintage property comfortable and spacious for 6 families. The house was fully equipped and the owners are good people and made sure the stay was comfortable. All of us enjoyed the stay and would definitely stay again if we visit the place again..

10/10 Excellent

Teddy T.

3 Jan 2019

Charming old Victorian home stocked with everything you would ever need.

There was plenty of space for our extended family of 14 to sleep, dine and play. Having two dining rooms was great so the children could eat tohgether and the parents could eat together. Also the tables were perfect for puzzles, board games and lego building on the rainy day. The kitchen was so well stocked we could not think of a single thing that was missing. Because we have some food allergies, we cooked every meal at home rather than going out with our crowd, so the large kitchen with two ovens and two refrigerators was terrific. The game room, with a pool table and fooz ball table, was a big hit with the kids. Thanks for sharing your home.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Mary F.

26 June 2018

Great house for a large crowd

Everything felt very comfortable and we enjoyed having the game room since the weather was not that nice. Would rent again

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurel & Dustin M., Breckenridge, CO

13 Feb 2015

Lovely HUGE Home!

We just stayed at the Spencer House for a long ski weekend and had a wonderful time! We were having a hard time finding lodging to accommodate our group of 14 adults. We needed to be close enough to ski Elk Mtn, but have enough room so we aren't on top of each other! The Spencer House was the perfect fit. The home is absolutely beautiful and obviously well cared for. Each couple had their own private room plus we had a TON of space on the main level for relaxing, cooking and dining. By the way our group LOVES to cook, the kitchen went well beyond our expectations. Plenty of pots/pans/utensils- you name it! The home truly has everything you need to feel right at home. I'd also like to mention the homeowners, Agnes & Alfred, were simply lovely to work with. You really can tell that they love this home and were happy to share it with us. I would highly recommend the Spencer House to anyone looking in the area, it is truly a amazing property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

12 Aug 2014

Wonderful Reunion Location!

Our family spent a great weekend enjoying each other's company, staying up late, playing cards and swapping old stories. Some of us travelled across the country and it was well worth it for the location was a perfect for a large family to relax and spend quality time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

31 Jan 2013

We just LOVED this property!!!!!

We rented the Spencer House last year for the long Thanksgiving weekend. We were looking for a location that could accommodate our large extended family for a reunion of sorts. Upon entering you immediately felt like you were at home. This grand old-world Victorian home easily accommodated over 30 members of our family, for an old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner. It was no surprise that its huge gourmet kitchen contained everything that we needed to prepare a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner, but the amazing thing was that there was ample table service to sit everyone at the same time. We were able to set the table with such beautiful matching china, crystal and silverware which truly made our feast look like something strait out of a Norman Rockwell painting. After dinner there was plenty of room for everyone to relax and watch football while all the kids had a blast playing up in the attic, which was stocked full of toys and comfy beds. The bedrooms were spacious and beautifully decorated with period antiques. The owners were very easy to work with and super accommodating. I would highly recommend this house to those who are looking for a very special and unique property to have a special event like a wedding or a family reunion.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

23 Jan 2013

Spencer House Reminds Me of Downton Abby

I was priviledged to stay at Spencer House for a summer weekend.. The house is quietly elegant and yet still warm and sooo comfortable. I am reminded of an English manor house when I view the wood panneling, the master staircase and the exquisite.carvings made from wood from local maple trees. The antique furniture is of superior quality and true to the Victorian Era .A visit is truly a step back in time to a kinder, gentler and gracious way of living. We also enjoyed the Local Ice Cream Parlor and our visits to nearby lakes. If you come you will leave with many great memories!

About the host

Hosted by Alfred and Agnes

My wife and I have been skiing in PA for 20 years. We started at Shawnee and Blue Mountain and advanced to Camel Back with an occasional run up to Hunter. We heard nice things about Elk Mountain, bigger, better and beautiful views. We made the hour north trip from the Poconos to the Endless Mountains and never went back!

Why they chose this property

We loved the area so much that we invested in a house there. Four years of restoration later we were able to stay in it and now we can offer it to those who want a great ski/mountain/summer vacation without spending all of their time traveling to the vacation. The Endless Mountains are just that, they seem to go on to the horizon. Some of the best views are on Ridge Road which is a short cut between Elk and Thompson. After a day on the slopes catch the sunset on Ridge Road (breathtaking) and home to a cozy and elegant home.

What makes this property unique

We love to ski and snowmobile in the winter. There is a big parade and fireworks on the fourth of July. Blueberry picking just down the road with the berries as big as nickels. It is quiet and life stands still just steps away from the house. Take a hike on the trail or take one of the bikes out for a ride. Many golf courses await you, or would you rather ride a horse? There is enough to enjoy or take a book and swing on the hammock. This is what a vacation should be- relaxing! Did I mention we are smack dab in the middle of the lake region?